“Eke” functions as a connective adverb, common in Middle English poetry for smooth linkage. It adds information without abruptness, suiting narrative flow or cumulative description. Though obsolete, its retention in later verse evokes antiquity. Poets use it to layer details or qualifications, enhancing complexity within rhythmic continuity—especially in lists, catalogs, or reflective passages.

“Eke” means “also” or “in addition,” often used for metrical padding or emphasis (e.g., “eke now”); it appears in Middle and Early Modern English verse to link clauses smoothly or add archaic texture to diction.